Whether you’re seeking a summer sojourn, winter escape or something in-between, these eight European villas offer year-round delights.
Some holiday villas are perfect for whiling away the hours in the summer sun, but shut up shop in the off-season. Others are true, year-round properties, offering heated pools, twelve-month booking and a prime location. Whenever you choose to travel, and whatever the occasion, all of our selected villas below are gauranteed to meet – and exceed – your high expectations.
La Perla, Positano
Six bedrooms
Perched high up in the Amalfi town of Positano, La Perla features a grand terrace which grants you sweeping views over the rooftops below and the Mediterranean Sea beyond. This villa’s interior is chic in white and cream, and Amalfian objets d’art add flourishes of character and colour. Perfect for the cooler winter months, the heated indoor pool and spa area will warm and soothe you after a day tripping the winding streets of this magical place.
Casa Porpora, Praiano
Four bedrooms
Casa Porpora is situated in Praiano, equidistant from the popular towns of Amalfi and Positano – making it easy to hop between the two during your holiday. As you enjoy the sweet scent of lemon groves on the roof terrace, admire the broad views of the ocean. Inside, sleek white walls and furniture are punctuated by warm splashes of colour. The temperature-controlled indoor pool includes chromotherapy for a truly relaxing experience, whatever the weather.
Six bedrooms
Welcome the spring in stately style when you stay at Quinta Lagos. While this welcoming, white-washed villa is only five minutes from the golden sands of Meia Praia, it is the tropical gardens that are the draw at this time of year. Enjoy the freedom to roam the extensive grounds which boast a heated swimming pool, private tennis court and putting green. French doors can be thrown open onto the vast pool terrace, set for al fresco dining and lounging. Four of the six bedrooms on the upper floor all have access to a terrace with spectacular ocean views.
Casa Florianne, Estoi
Five bedrooms
As you make your way up Casa Florianne’s 150-metre driveway, past rows of cypress trees, you’ll know you’re in for a treat. Subtropical plants, flowers and fruit trees – freshly blooming in spring – welcome you into the gorgeous gardens. Inside the property, Moorish flourishes such as lantern lighting and arched doorways hark back to Portugal’s medieval past, lending everything a bohemian charm. Spend mild spring days making the most of the pool, barbecue and recreational facilities here.
Les Terrasses, Villefranche-sur-Mer
Five bedrooms
Sunshine, blue sea and the high life – there’s nothing quite like summer in the French Riviera. The award-winning Les Terrasses has been built directly onto the rockface and has breathtaking views from almost every room. Sip a cocktail from the lapping waters of the infinity pool overlooking the yachts below in the Bay of Villefranche.
Seven bedrooms
For those lazy, hazy days of summer escape to this beautiful rustic home in the Var countryside. While you are close to the glitz of Saint-Tropez and the medieval hilltop village of Ramatuelle, days can be spent lounging around Villa Ramatuelle saltwater swimming pool or playing a game of boules. To savour the rosé wine this region is famous for, chill a bottle or two in the pool house fridge before enjoying a barbecue with family or friends.
Can Noblessa, Selva
Four bedrooms
Autumn in Majorca is off-season, which means fewer crowds and lower rates. We recommend a stay at Can Noblessa, a 140-year-old townhouse tucked away in the unspoilt village of Selva. You’ll be within walking distance of bars, shops and restaurants, and have easy access to the picturesque Tramuntana Mountains – perfect for cycling and hiking excursions. The property’s contemporary interior is bright and tastefully decorated with European artwork. Outside, unwind in the pretty green garden, or warm up in the heated pool.
Prestigious resort, glamorous marinas and exotic boutiques await in the stunning South of France.